Philips Consumer Electronics Digital Audio Receivers (DARs)

The Bottom Line: The Philips NP2500 offers many of the features available on more-expensive digital audio streamers for less money and has an attractive color display, but it's hard to see from a distance and playback has some occasional hiccups.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, 10 in x 1.3 in x 3.9 in, 16.2 oz

The Bottom Line: The Philips NP2900 is a great-sounding Wi-Fi radio with a unique color display, but it doesn't offer enough features to justify its price premium over competitors.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, 30 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, 13.7 in x 2.7 in x 3.9 in, 3.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Philips NP1100/37 lacks the bells and whistles of some other network digital audio players, but it should satisfy those looking for basic streaming on a budget.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Remote control, 7.7 in x 1.5 in x 4.1 in, 15.5 oz

The Bottom Line: Philips's Streamium SL300i lets you enjoy your digital video, images, and audio in any room of the house.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

The Bottom Line: Philips's network-friendly home-theater system covers the basics, but serious home-theater and digital media fans will want more.

Specs: Home theater system with digital multimedia receiver, Surround sound, Remote control, JPEG photo playback

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control